Luke
OUTLINE
I. The Prologue and Purpose of the Gospel (1:1–4)II. The Births and Maturations of John and Jesus (1:5–2:52)A. The announcements of the births (1:5–56)B. The births and boyhoods of John and Jesus (1:57–2:52)III. The Preparation for Jesus’ Ministry (3:1–4:13)A. The ministry of John the Baptist (3:1–20)B. The baptism of Jesus (3:21–22)C. The genealogy of Jesus (3:23–38)D. The temptation of Jesus (4:1–13)IV. The Ministry of Jesus in Galilee (4:14–9:50)A. The initiation of Jesus’ ministry (4:14–30)B. The authentication of Jesus’ authority (4:31–6:16)C. Jesus’ sermon on the level place (6:17–49)D. Jesus’ ministry in Capernaum and surrounding cities (chaps. 7–8)E. Jesus’ teaching of His disciples (9:1–50)V. The Journey of Jesus toward Jerusalem (9:51–19:27)A. The rejection of Jesus by most on His journey toward Jerusalem (9:51–11:54)B. Jesus’ teaching of His followers in view of the rejection (12:1–19:27)VI. The Ministry of Jesus in Jerusalem (19:28–21:38)A. Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem as Messiah (19:28–44)B. Jesus in the temple (19:45–21:38)VII. The Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Jesus (chaps. 22–24)A. The death and burial of Jesus (chaps. 22–23)B. The resurrection and appearances of Jesus (chap. 24)The Authorship
Luke was a Gentile Physician (Col. 4:14) and a missionary companion of the Apostle Paul (Acts 16:9-10;2 Tim 4:11). Luke wrote both Luke and Acts. The Date
Between 66-68 ADCultural Background
The Gospel of Luke, along with the book of Acts, the second volume of his work, makes up around 27% of the New Testament, which is more than the whole of Pauline's letters. The Gospel of Luke is the longest book in the New Testament.Luke, being a Gentile, comprehended what it was like attempting to squeeze into what was viewed as an expansion of the Jewish religion. The Jews always treated the Gentiles as foes and unclean individuals. The Jews made it challenging or complex for Gentiles to get saved, even after Jesus offered salvation to the Gentiles. For example, they would expect Gentiles to become Jews initially through proselytizing or converting, then become a Christian.The Jews told the Gentiles that they had to adhere to and keep all the Jewish laws before receiving forgiveness. The Jewish was trying to set up rules and self-made regulations proven wrong by Jesus. Salvation is free. Luke wrote to the Gentile community to let them know that Jesus loved and came to save them just as He did the Jews. All you have to do is accept Jesus Christ into your life, believe that Jesus died on the cross for your sins and that God raised him from the dead three days later. Next, the believer has to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.The Purpose & Audience
Addressed to Theophilus, but intended for all believers in Jesus Christ. Luke said that he wrote to inform and to give a more accurate gospel to Theophilus about the truthfulness of the Gospel that Theophilus had heard "so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught" ( New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation, 1995), Lk 1:4).Luke wanted to persuade the Gentiles that salvation is given to everyone regardless of class, color, gender, socioeconomic status, or physical appearance. Luke states his purpose for writing in the opening statement, "Many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that hae been fuilfiled among us, just as the original eyewitnesses and servants of the word handed them down to us. So it also seemed good to me, since I have carefully investigated everything from the very first, to write to you in an orderly sequence, most honorabel Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things about which you have been instructed" (Luke 1:1-4)CSB.The Theme & Overview
Luke's Gospel was written to strengthen the faith of all believers and to answer the attacks of unbelievers. This book presents Jesus as the Messiah and Lord whose life, death, and resurrection make salvation available to all people. The Book of Luke includes the recognition of Gentiles as well as Jews in God's plan, the importance of prayer, Jesus praying before important occasions, special concern for the role of women, special interest in the poor and issues of social justice, concern for sinners, emphasis on the Holy Spirit, parables, and emphasis on praising God.Luke helps the reader to understand that Jesus, the Son of God, actually lived among ordinary men at a particular time in human history.Some Characteristics
Matthew emphasizes what Jesus said and presents Jesus as the King, Mark presents Jesus as the Servant and on what Jesus did, and Luke presents Jesus as the Perfect Man. Matthews wrote to Jews about their King, Mark wrote to Romans about a Servant, and Luke wrote to Greeks about the ideal Man. The title "Messiah" is most fitting for Jesus in the Book of Matthew. The title "Suffering Servant" is most appropriate in Mark, and "son of Man' is the title most appropriate in Luke.Below is a video made by Allen Parr. He has some interesting facts that I do not have in my reports. For example, he points out some "literary features, the love that Jesus had for various people such as love for the tax-collectors, sexually immoral people, those who are lost, etc. You can watch the starting point of the literary feature, etc., @ 14:15 in the video.
Please watch his video. There are tons of information that I did not cover or go over in detail the way he did.
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